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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
The report from the Joint Economic Committee says a Republican plan to cut spending would hurt Americans, though the GOP contends spending cuts are well overdue.
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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:35 PM EDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers believe a national office of gun violence prevention would coordinate efforts between federal agencies.
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Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Josh Rultenberg
As Congress’ concerns continue to grow about China’s spying capabilities, a bipartisan group of senators say the US should get out of the Chinese drone buying business. That is why Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Virginia Senator Mark Warner have introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023. The bill would ban the federal government from buying drones from China and other countries that are deemed to be national security threats.
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Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
The U.S. continues to push ahead without a compromise on how to avoid defaulting on its debt.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
The annual House GOP policy retreat consisted of close-door meetings and press gaggles as they ready their moves on big ticket legislation in Washington.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
Senators are moving toward rolling back decades of war powers that gave the executive branch the authority to conduct military action in Iraq.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT
|By Stetson Miller
Candidates vying to be Michigan’s next U.S. Senator are just starting to rev up their campaigns for the 2024 race to fill the seat left open by retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Josh Rultenberg
On Monday, Conoco-Phillips officially got the green light from the Biden Administration. Located in northwest Alaska on the National Petroleum Reserve, over the course of ten years, Willow is expected to produce around 2,500 jobs and 600 million barrels of oil.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Josh Rultenberg
President Biden has released his 2024 federal spending budget proposal. Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are split on the plan.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 3:20 PM EST
|By Peter Zampa
The Democratic National Committee made big changes as for when Americans will vote for presidential candidates in 2024.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
The nation reached its more than $31 trillion federal government borrowing limit in January.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 3:22 PM EST
|By Molly Martinez
“the Supreme Court should not just ping pong up and down based on whatever the most recent election results were,” said Johnson.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Labor Department’s most recent report shows inflation is cooling, but not by enough.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Brendan Cullerton
For the first time since 2010, Mississippi’s fourth district is not represented by Steven Palazzo
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:46 AM EST
|By Peter Zampa
A fresh group of politicians will take their seats in the 118th Congress, creating a new dynamic in Washington.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:53 PM EST
|By David Ade
Title 42, a policy that allows border agents to immediately remove some asylum-seeking migrants from the U.S. will remain in place until likely next summer.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM EST
|By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:06 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 8:29 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM EST
|By David Ade
Sen. Portman will retire at the end of the current Congress
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 9:19 AM EST
|By Molly Martinez
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case on Monday that has the potential to roll back significant civil rights protections.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:09 PM EST
|By David Ade
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) makes history as the first Black to lead the House Democrats.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 3:13 PM EST
|By Molly Martinez
Two lucky turkeys are counting their blessings this Thanksgiving. Chocolate and Chip were selected for the official presidential turkey pardon.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM EST
|By Brendan Cullerton
Katie Britt succeeds Richard Shelby as one of the senators representing Alabama.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:18 PM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Rep. Alex Mooney said he was disappointed to see the Senate stay in democrats hands
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:39 PM EST
|By David Ade
Former President Donald Trump faces a November 14th deadline to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6th Committee.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 1:03 PM EST
|By Roxanne Reid
How many Senate seats do Republicans need to flip to regain the majority? How many House seats do Democrats need to defend to stay in power? And what will each party do if it ends up on top? Senior National Editor Jon Decker explains.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Because West Virginia has lost population, the election map was redrawn.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Republicans hope to flip the swing state solidly red as multiple democratic seats are in play as election day nears.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Jamie Bittner
Longtime Republican U.S. Senator Roy Blunt is retiring and Republican Representatives Vicky Hartzler and Billy Long are stepping down
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Brendan Cullerton
Rep. Clay Higgins,R-LA, is expected to receive the most votes, but he needs to receive 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff election
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
The new ranked choice voting system they are using is in the spotlight for the 2022 midterms.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:54 PM EDT
|By Jamie Bittner
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says they won’t stop accepting applications during the court stay. However, the administration can’t send out relief unless the stay is lifted.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:36 PM EDT
|By David Ade
Scott raised roughly $50 million while opponent raised less than $200,000
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By David Ade
Gubernatorial race has potential for largest margin of victory since 2002
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
Nevada Democrats received a virtual visit from President Biden Wednesday night.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Peter Zampa
As they target voting blocks, many political strategists are hoping to sway Latino voters across the country.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 10:38 AM EDT
|By Molly Martinez
According to OpenSecrets, 67%of Bacon’s campaign donations are coming from out of state. 46% of Vargas’ donations are from out of state.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Brendan Cullerton and Natalie Grim
Only 9% of women choose adoption over parenting their child if they’re denied an abortion. Adoption experts say the system needs to improve.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By David Ade
Cheri Beasley has out raised Congressman Ted Budd, but outside spending favors Budd.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM EDT
|By Jamie Bittner
President Joe Biden is landing in Oregon as candidates battle to keep the state blue ahead of the midterm elections.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM EDT
|By Molly Martinez
After losing by just 5,000 votes in August, a new strategy is underway for November